The core safeguarding guiding principles are: Empowerment, Prevention, Proportionality, Protection, Partnership, and Accountability. These principles are essential for creating a safe environment and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable individuals, especially children and adults who may be at risk.

The 6 principles of Safeguarding:
1. Empowerment: People should be supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent.
2. Prevention: It’s better to take action to prevent harm before it occurs.
3. Proportionality: Any intervention should be the least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.
4. Protection: Individuals in greatest need should be supported and represented.
5. Partnership: Services should work with communities to find local solutions and involve them in prevention and reporting.
6. Accountability: There should be transparency and accountability in all safeguarding practices.
These principles are embedded in legislation and policies, guiding professionals and organisations in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. They emphasize a person-centered approach, focusing on the individual’s needs and preferences while ensuring their safety and
well-being